Users Guide

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Firmware/Driver Versions
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Use this window to view information about the controller firmware and drivers. For more information on firmware and drivers, see "Installation Considerations
for Storage Management."
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Firmware/Driver Properties
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The firmware and driver properties can vary depending on the model of the controller. On some controllers, Storage Management may not be able to obtain
the driver or firmware version. In this case, Storage Management displays Not Applicable. Firmware and driver properties may include:
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Controller Health
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This screen displays the status of the controller and the components attached to the controller.
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Controller Severity
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Component status is indicated by the severity. A component with a Warning or Critical/Failure status requires immediate attention to avoid data loss if
possible. A component's status may indicate the combined status of the component and its lower-level objects. See "Determining the Health Status for
Storage Components" for more information.
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It may be useful to review the Alert Log for events indicating why a component has a Warning or Critical status. For additional troubleshooting information,
see "Alert Messages" and "Troubleshooting."
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Property
Definition
Firmware Version
This property displays the version of the firmware that is currently installed on the controller.
NOTE: On some controllers, Storage Management may not be able to obtain the firmware version. In this case, Storage
Management displays Not Applicable.
Minimum Required
Firmware Version
This property displays the minimum firmware version that is required by Storage Management. This property is only displayed if the
controller firmware does not meet the minimum requirement.
The firmware and drivers listed in the Readme file refer to the minimum supported version for these controllers. Later versions of the
firmwareanddriversarealsosupported.SeetheDell™Supportwebsiteatsupport.dell.com for the most recent driver and firmware
requirements.
Driver Version
This property displays the version of the driver that is currently installed on the controller.
The 2.8.0.6085 driver install package for the PERC 3/Si, and 3/Di controllers contains the 6076 driver. For this driver, Storage
Management displays 2.8.0.6076 whereas Microsoft®Windows®Device Manager displays 2.8.0.6085.
NOTE: On some controllers, Storage Management may not be able to obtain the driver version. In this case, Storage Management
displays Not Applicable.
Minimum Required
Driver Version
This property displays the minimum driver version that is required by Storage Management. This property is only displayed if the
controller driver does not meet the minimum requirement.
The firmware and drivers listed in the Readme file refer to the minimum supported version for these controllers. Later versions of the
firmware and drivers are also supported. See the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for the most recent driver and firmware
requirements.
Severity
Component Status
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Normal/OK. The component is working as expected.
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Warning/Non-critical. A probe or other monitoring device has detected a reading for the component that is above or below the acceptable level.
The component may still be functioning, but it could fail. The component may also be functioning in an impaired state. Data loss is possible.
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Critical/Failure/Error. The component has either failed or failure is imminent. The component requires immediate attention and may need to be
replaced. Data loss may have occurred.